Selby High School - 01

Selby Area School District 62-5
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
55 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Selby High School, located in the small community of Selby, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local area. As part of the Selby Area School District, the school focuses on providing a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive personalized attention from faculty. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering both academic growth and character development, preparing students for success in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Selby High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and extracurricular engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, including sports, clubs, and local events, which help build leadership skills and a strong sense of school spirit. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Selby community, the school plays a vital role in local life, offering a tight-knit educational experience that prioritizes student achievement and community connection.
55
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    50 (90.9%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Selby Area School District 62-5
Phone: (605)649-7818
Website: http://www.selby.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio